Angela Sophia Ram
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Summary
Health Sciences, Business and Economics student experienced in project management and execution, with strengths in fundraising, volunteer coordination, research and policy development. Looking for roles in Public Health with a goal of implementing programs and creating partnerships to improve health outcomes in diverse communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Rights Committee Delegate
Anatolia College Model United Nations, Greece; Mahindra United World College of India Model United Nations, India
- Conducted independent research and created position papers for human rights related issues, attended conferences and worked in teams to consolidate differing concerns to create policy proposals; presented final draft resolutions in front of the General Assembly.
Provincial Leader
Results Canada
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with the Regional Coordinator and BC Group Coordinators on several global health and education campaigns including increasing allocation of funding for COVID-19 Vaccines Global Alliance (COVAX) and increasing Canadian investment in the Global Partnership for Education. Attended training and advocacy workshops to work in fundraising with MPs and write LTEs.
Governance Officer, Governance Committee
Embark Sustainability, Simon Fraser University
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Attended Board meetings, Embark AGM, and Embark events. Chaired the Governance Committee and was part of the Relations and Diversity & Inclusion committees. Attended Board of Directors training, worked on yearly goal setting and policy analysis, renewal and creation. Worked with the Executive Director and Board Chair on the Embark Strategic Plan for 2021-2022. Signing authority for Embark documents- primarily cheques and cheque requisitions.
Community Advisor
Simon Fraser University Residences
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Created a healthy, active and inclusive community on residence by planning and executing programs that were designed to meet the needs observed in and requested by the community. Worked as part of a team and participated in meetings to organise large scale events. Responsible for the 24/7 phone line 3 times a month, responding to emergency calls and calmly and effectively handling difficult situations. Conducted 1-1 mental health check-ins for students living in my designated areas.
Mentor
Learning Buddies Network, BC- Westridge Elementary School
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Attended mathematics and reading curriculum and teaching training and orientation, Mentor sessions, and Mentor meetings. Completed Mentor reports, prepared lesson material for each session, tracked several students’ progress, reported to Program Coordinators and the Executive Coordinator, and assisted in volunteer recruitment.
General Member, Governance Committee & Fund Development Committee
Embark Sustainability, Simon Fraser University
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Participated in committee meetings, compiled meeting records and coordinated task completion. Analysed current organisation policies and aided in the creation of new policies. Worked as part of a team to identify funders and complete grant applications.
Peer Health Advisor
Mahindra United World College of India
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Trained in basic counselling skills under the school counsellor, was the first point of contact for 44 students living in residence and was on-call for the whole student population as required. Gave presentations on sexual health, peer pressure, drug and alcohol use, academic time management etc. Confidentially and empathetically handled situations on a case by case basis.
Coordinator, Project Manager
Amnesty International Branch, Mahindra United World College of India
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible for the organisation and running of the Amnesty International branch, coordinating and leading a team of 20 students to run campaigns, events and presentations for the A.I. Bangalore Office as well as independently.
Workshop Facilitator
Mahindra United World College of India
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Trained in non- violent communication, created and facilitated orientation workshops for incoming first years both independently and as part of a team.
Intern- Human Resources Department
Unilever PLC., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Sorted and filtered resumes for vacant applications, identified appropriate candidates for several jobs. Prepared presentations and brochures for the HR department.
Founder, Project Manager
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School Charity Organization, Saudi Arabia
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Planned, advertised and executed events; gave presentations and raised large amounts of funds/resources for breast cancer awareness, the Syrian refugee crisis, Hope Centre for children with disabilities, International Women’s Day, World Literacy Day etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Newcastle College University Center
Newcastle Upon Tyne06.2025
B.Sc. - Health Sciences (Public and Data Concentration), Business & Economics
Simon Fraser University
01.2022
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme -
Mahindra United World College of India
01.2016
High School Diploma -
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
01.2014
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Delegation techniques
- Committee leadership
- Team Building
- Partnership Creation
- Behavior Change
- Negotiation
- Advocacy
- Facilitation
- Skill Development
- Counseling
- Data Analysis
- Health Promotion and Education
- Safeguarding
- Project Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary
Hindi
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Malayalam
Elementary
Timeline
Provincial Leader
Results Canada
05.2021 - 08.2021
Governance Officer, Governance Committee
Embark Sustainability, Simon Fraser University
05.2021 - 08.2021
Community Advisor
Simon Fraser University Residences
05.2017 - 08.2017
Mentor
Learning Buddies Network, BC- Westridge Elementary School
05.2017 - 08.2017
General Member, Governance Committee & Fund Development Committee
Embark Sustainability, Simon Fraser University
05.2017 - 07.2017
Intern- Human Resources Department
Unilever PLC., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
05.2015 - 08.2015
Peer Health Advisor
Mahindra United World College of India
04.2015 - 05.2016
Coordinator, Project Manager
Amnesty International Branch, Mahindra United World College of India
03.2015 - 05.2016
Workshop Facilitator
Mahindra United World College of India
01.2015 - 10.2015
Founder, Project Manager
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School Charity Organization, Saudi Arabia
09.2013 - 05.2014
Human Rights Committee Delegate
Anatolia College Model United Nations, Greece; Mahindra United World College of India Model United Nations, India
B.Sc. - Health Sciences (Public and Data Concentration), Business & Economics
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Newcastle College University Center
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme -
Mahindra United World College of India
High School Diploma -
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School